Toyokawa Shoko doesn't want to become a witch

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Because Mutsu's goal was so clear, the nature of the newly born witch after the Soul Gem shattered was exactly as she had imagined.

[Witch’s name: Forever with you (いつも多でも)]

Its nature is protection; it safeguards everything within its reach, friend or foe alike. [Though sorrow may repeat itself countless times, I will surely meet you again on the other side.]

Mutsu personally retrieved the Seed of Sorrow left behind by the witch who was his future self, and kept it with him until he left, when he placed it on his desk along with the letter.

"For Sho, we've been through so much together, arriving in Kamihama, meeting Mitakihara and the others, experiencing the battle of Freeport, and the final battle. These are all things that Sho has personally experienced."

Mu sighed, and for the first time, a look of fear mixed with anticipation appeared on his usually expressionless face.

"But for me, this is not the beginning yet."

"Xiang has completed this part of the journey, while I have only completed half of it. Now, I am going to complete the remaining half."

Trun the light on~

【~no thgil eht nurT】

As the song began, the passage to the other side gradually closed.

In the blue room next door, Mu and Delete appeared in reverse, but Xiangzi was nowhere to be seen.

"Goodbye, Xiang." Mu smiled gently at the end and waved to Xiangzi. "We will meet again where we started."

The reversed Harmony and Delete retreated into the revolving door, and the passage to the other side closed.

then.

Boom——!

It was reduced to fragments in the explosion.

The Tale of Reincarnation: The Shore of Oblivion: Chapter 569 Epilogue

ended.

This is the true end.

Xiangzi stood amidst the flames of the explosion, lowering his eyes to gaze at the Seed of Sorrow lying in his palm.

"It feels really strange to see my past self go back to the past."

A white blob appeared at Xiangzi's feet.

Delete wagged its tail.

"Oh, I'm sorry, I don't think I should bother you at this time."

"So when you said you came back from the future, you meant we were together again at this time, and went back to the past?" Xiangzi suddenly asked, his voice sounding weak, as if he wasn't in a good mood.

Of course it can't be good.

From this moment on, the future of Mu's existence vanished.

How can she possibly recover?

"Yes, that's how we get back."

"You know Mu's true identity."

“I’ve always known that her acting skills are actually not very good. She almost gave herself away several times. Do you remember when we were resting in the container? That’s when I came out to cover for her.”

"Why didn't you warn me? Instead, you helped her cover it up?" Xiangzi's hand, which had been holding the Seed of Sorrow, fell limply to its side. He rested his other hand on his arm and lowered his head, as if it were raining. "Didn't you say you were just an observer?"

It really started raining.

The raindrops dripped onto the warehouse ceiling, making a dripping sound.

“You’re blaming me.” Delete blinked, then sighed. “Okay, I know it hurts you that I’m keeping this from you, but I would still do it if I had to do it again.”

"..." Xiangzi bit her lip tightly, "Before Homura restarted time, neither Mami, Homura, nor I were in Kamihama. Something must have happened in Kamihama. Things can be changed."

Delete noticed that Xiangzi's eyes had suddenly changed.

Xiangzi grasped the seed of sorrow, as if he had made a decision.

She turned around and walked out of the factory.

It followed Xiangzi's footsteps and asked:

"Where are you going."

"Back to the reed plains."

"Aren't you going to try to find another way to the other side?" Delete asked. "I thought you meant that there was still a chance to change things."

“Mu’s execution has always been very strong; when she does something, she does it thoroughly.” Xiangzi shook his head, gripping the Seed of Sorrow tightly in his hand. “There’s no need to waste time looking for it, nor is there any need to keep going in circles during this period.”

"What do you mean?" Delete stared at her retreating figure, feeling that the girl who had caused him to be separated from his people had become even more unfamiliar. "What are your plans?"

At first, Delete held absolute power and could predict Xiangzi's every move. But now, Delete couldn't even guess anymore.

Xiangzi went outside.

The strong wind and heavy rain came suddenly. At this moment, it was as if water had been poured outside the warehouse, and the wind blew the rain down almost horizontally, hitting Xiangzi.

Xiangzi walked into the rain against the fierce wind and heavy rain.

Hey, aren't you going to explain yourself, for the sake of our friendship?

What kind of relationship do we have?

【Well......】

What's done is done; the only things I can change are what hasn't happened yet.

When Kasumi rushed to RiNG, she found that several people were already waiting there.

Xiangzi, Youxina, Cai... and the leaders of the other four teams.

Also, there's Homura, who rushed over from Mitakihara at the last minute.

Did you tell them everything?

【right. 】

What good would it do to tell them? Would they believe you?

“Actually, I don’t want to believe you.” Yukina frowned. “You have a criminal record, and I haven’t even settled accounts with you yet, let alone… According to you, the Witch’s Night that appeared in the Reed Plains on the 27th was ‘Nirvana’.”

Nirvana, the stage setting, the forgotten shore that appeared ahead of time, the reed field, the mitaki field, and the kamihama, three different witch's nights appeared in three places.

Yuki instinctively felt that Shoko was lying to her.

Because it's too exaggerated.

Three witches' nights, plus an ordinary witch who appears out of nowhere like bubbles in a can of soda.

What's going on in this world?

“But I believe it.” Kasumi raised her hand. “Even if it’s fake, we have no choice but to believe it. It’s always better to be prepared than to sit and wait for death.”

“Me too.” Cai raised her hand.

She, Xiangzi, and Yan went through the Kamahama incident together; they had a life-or-death bond, and she didn't hesitate at all when voting.

“Misaki said that Mujica is a trustworthy team, so I voted for them too.” Kokoro raised her hand with a smile, “Let’s give our juniors some trust.”

By this time, the rest of Mujica had resolved the incident in the Ryukyu Islands. HHW, who had originally planned to go with them all, ultimately only sent Misaki Okuzawa to clean up the mess.

Misaki gave Mujica and MyGO very high marks.

"I...I agree with Kasumi-senpai." The white-haired girl raised her hand timidly.

"Just like usual, I'm fine with whatever." The girl with short hair dyed red highlights raised her hand.

“Although you and Cai Cai tricked me, I’m over it now.” The pink-haired little girl with cat-ear headphones raised her hand. “I already have five votes, so there’s no need for me to hold a grudge.”

There are six votes now.

Yukina looked at everyone, sighed, and raised her hand as well.

"I didn't say I didn't want to believe it."

Passed unanimously.

All the leaders of the Reed Plain Magical Girl Gathering were willing to believe in the "future" that Shoko spoke of and take corresponding actions.

Xiangzi breathed a sigh of relief and exchanged a glance with Yan, both seeing joy in each other's eyes.

"That's wonderful, thank you all for trusting me." Xiangzi bowed deeply to everyone.

[So you plan to stay in the reeds and prepare with everyone for Witch's Night until the 27th?]

【What's wrong.】

[It sounds a bit like sitting and waiting for death, since nobody really knows what to do.]

Yes, so I have other things to do.

Ding-dong-

—Attention passengers of flight ******, please note that the aircraft will depart at 22:00. Passengers who have not yet boarded should complete their boarding before 21:30.

The wheels of the suitcase rolled on the ground.

Xiangzi strode forward on the conveyor belt, dragging his small suitcase with one hand, followed by a tall figure with short purple hair.

"Hey, Xiangzi, why all of a sudden?!"

"Didn't you tell me that Métierne had appeared in South Africa?"

"I just told you half an hour ago, and now we're supposed to board the plane? We don't even have visas! How are we going to get through immigration after we get off the plane?!"

Xiangzi stopped, turned around, and tilted his head, seemingly not quite understanding what Miaomeng was saying.

"Don't you know that this airline is an asset of the Tsurumaki family?"

"what."

"Don't worry, they will take care of the formalities for us."

[The Ode to Praise is definitely not limited to Kamibhama; that person named Medien is the mastermind. I'll find her and uncover the truth about this organization.]

[Looking for the eulogists—indeed, I'm very interested in this organization, but...]

【but?】

"So, Mu, what are you planning to do?"

【.......I have no idea.】

Are you planning to frame this Seed of Lamentation and put it in a picture, or make it into a pendant to wear? Don't be ridiculous, she left the Seed of Lamentation to you for definitely not just as a memento.

I know... but I'm... scared.

The heavy rain came and went quickly.

Xiangzi stood soaking wet in the middle of the road, not knowing why he had stepped into the rain on a whim.

Actually, we could just wait for the rain to stop.

Perhaps I'm just letting the rain extinguish my longing for harmony.

She gazed at the seed of sorrow left behind by Mutsu, a testament to her existence left by the witch known as "Forever With You."

Mortis means fearlessness in the face of death.

But Mu had promised to stay by his side forever...

Xiangzi raised his other hand, in which lay a flower with a hideous pattern split in the middle, its turbidity still at one-quarter.

What are you afraid of?

Once you take that step, there's no turning back.

“But you took this step a long time ago,” Delete said quietly, squatting down at her feet.

It is simply stating a fact.

"..." Xiangzi remained silent for a long time.

“Yes.” She smiled with relief, attaching the seed of sorrow and the flower together. “It’s too late to turn back now.”

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